Helium cylinder explodes at TN festival

During the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai, a helium gas cylinder used for balloons exploded.

One person died and 18 others were injured.

The district collector confirmed the casualties.

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami expressed condolences and urged the state government to provide compensation.

The cause of the explosion is not yet known.

The injured are undergoing medical treatment.

Police initially reported no deaths, but later reports confirmed one fatality.